April 20, 2025

John 3:16

Pastor: Scott Smith Series: John Verse: John 3:16

This message centers on the true meaning of Easter, declaring it not just as a widely celebrated holiday, but as the recognition of the most significant, powerful, and personal event in human history: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It explains that Easter is celebrated globally not because of bunnies, eggs, or traditions, but because it commemorates the moment when Jesus, through His death and resurrection, made a way for all humanity—"messy whoever’s"—to be rescued, restored, and made right with God. The message brings clarity to the depth of John 3:16, showing how Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus reveals God’s love in action—a love that calls for belief, surrender, and trust in the salvation only Christ offers.

At its heart, this message is both a celebration and a call to response. It emphasizes that God’s love costs us nothing, but it calls us to everything—because a love that powerful demands a response. Through engaging storytelling, humor, and biblical truth, it challenges each listener to personally reflect on their response to God’s love. The resurrection isn't just history—it’s hope. It’s the invitation for every soul to move from being lost to found, from brokenness to wholeness, and from death to life through the one who changes everything: Jesus.

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